7 Indian Palaces to Tie the Knot At

Every girl wishes for a fairytale wedding, and lucky for us, there are several beautiful Indian palaces to choose from. Of course, most of them are located in Rajasthan, but that hasn't stopped us from listing the best palaces in India that you can get married at.

Jagmandir Island Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan: A 17th century palace on an island on the Lake Pichola, it has been host to many regal weddings, celebratory dinners and musical soirees. Once home to the Maharanas of Mewar, the Jagmandir Palace has a Garden Courtyard - the Kunwarpada Chowk - a landscaped garden that is the perfect place for pheras at sun set.

Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad: The former residence of the Nizam of Hyderabad, the Falaknuma Palace has been leased out and run by the Taj. The palace hotel underwent a major restoration, all apparently personally supervised by the last Nizam's descendents.

The sumptuous palace is the perfect setting for a grand wedding thanks to its beautifully restored Venetian chandeliers, rare furniture, grand marble staircases gurgling fountains, priceless statues, and objets d'art. The palace sits atop three gardens - Mughal, Rajasthani and Japanese - that were personally conceived by the last Nizam.

Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan: The Shiv Niwas Palace is an ideal wedding destination. With spectacular views of the city spread out below they have a couple of layouts to choose from. This open venue can be provide elegant shades and coverings to ensure that day-long celebrations are made possible for 50 to 200 guests. The palace has a resident band, and can also arrange for dancers to line the perimeter of the palace as a special event.

Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan: Maharana Fateh Singh, one of Maharanas of Mewar, had this palace constructed during his reign. The Durbar Hall Sabhagaar is one of the main features of the hotel which is located on the shores of Lake Pichola. The Durbar Hall Sabhagaar and Crystal Gallery, resplendent with rare paintings and objects dart, connect you to a rich and authentic heritage. This is a history-soaked palace with suites and rooms decorated with original paintings and period furniture from the toshakhanas or royal storerooms.

Gajner Palace, near Bikaner, Rajasthan: Gajner Palace is a jewel in the Thar Desert, built by Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh of Bikaner. It was converted into a heritage hotel in 1976. If you're looking for something extravagant, you should know that hotel's compound stretches over 6000 acres, was a hunting resort and has attracted several dignitaries, including the Prince of Wales in 1905, Lord Erwin in 1927 and Lord Mountbatten when he was Viceroy of India. The Imperial Sand Grouse shoots during Christmas was the most sought after invitation in the Indian social calendar. Pretty cool to be wed here, we think! Gajner Palace is divided into four distinctive wings - Dungar Niwas, Mandir Chowk, Gulab Niwas and Champa Niwas.

Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan: The guys here are all equipped with everything to make a wedding super special. Right from the mehendi to the traditional baraat they will make sure that the groom arrives on a beautifully decorated horse, and is escorted by camels and elephants. Folk dancers welcome the couple, who arrive on a special horse-driven carriage, with a traditional dance and fireworks.

Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur, Rajasthan: The palace, built between 1928 and 1943, was for Maharaja Umaid Singh. Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens. Designed by Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the palace is a blend of eastern and western architectural influences. Its majestic 105ft high cupola is influenced by the Renaissance, while the interiors are complemented by the exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. The magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the world's largest private residences and it also has a private museum and opulent marbled squash courts, something most guests will like. Additionally it is taken care of by Taj Hotels, so you can expect five-star-treatment too.